I have proof of this being a part of the application process. When asked in an email to the company on what grounds they asked about my relationship status they gave an absolute bs excuse:
"The purpose on the question is not focused on your relationship status. It is more about the support form your environment that can influence your stress resistance at work. You can treat this question as a question about the support from your closest friends, family, etc. The forming of the question can be a bit confusing, but this is the only purpose of asking about this."
So I also have the company admitting it in writing. I was not "chosen to go forward with" them. This question would have been an outright illegal and basis for a lawsuit in Finland. If it is not legal, to which agency/governmental institution should I contact regarding this issue?
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The original was posted on /r/denmark by /u/ramsu at 2024-02-13 10:25:57+00:00.
tarmburet at 2024-02-13 11:24:43+00:00 ID:
kq7w84pI’ve heard a former employer say he prefers new hires to already have their first kid if they hire someone between 25-35. Cause they don’t want to bother with maternity leave.
Asking what someone’s private life setup is, to make sure the employee has “support and stress resistance” from work is super weird. It’s not about OP wanting to sue, it’s a healthy question. You don’t want to work at a toxic workplace.
Fun_Mistake4299 at 2024-02-13 16:37:35+00:00 ID:
kq93qzzThey can ask. You don't have to answer.
Ptrsndk at 2024-02-13 18:43:17+00:00 ID:
kq9q4tsIt's not weird at all to ask about what the applicant's personal situation is. If it's a job that requires seasonal business or a lot of travelling it certainly is important.